A pirogue or piragua, as the Spanish called it is a dugout canoe used by the southern Indian tribes of North America. It was the fundamental form of transportation for the Indians. The pirogues are made of cypress which are rot resistant and water proof. They are occasionally covered with tar to make it more water proof. 4 to 5 Indians can ride in it as well as items for trading. They propelled the pirogues with long poles or paddles. The bottom of the pirogue is almost flat so it can traverse muddy swamps and bayous. Indians made pirogues by burning fallen cypress trees and scraping the insides while it's burning.
This pirogue was found at a river bank in Port Hudson, Louisiana. The Indians who made this specific pirogue were the Choctaw. The earliest notice of these Indians is found in the De Soto’s journal from 1540. When the French, in the beginning of the 18th century, began to settle colonies at Mobile, Biloxi, and New Orleans, the Choctaw came early into friendly relations with them and were their allies in their wars against other Indian tribes. In the French war on the Natchez, in 1730, a large body of Choctaw warriors served under a French officer. They continued this friendship until the English traders succeeded in drawing over to the English interest some of the east Choctaw towns. Pirogues are a good example of how the Indians adapted to Louisiana’s environment. Europeans who later settled in the region adopted the pirogue for their transportation needs.
|| 1699 || 1699 - Remaining there until summoned to join D'Iberville's colonizing expedition, he probably returned with the latter to France in 1699, since we find no further mention of him inLouisiana. We were pleased to have met with Pere Anastase once more ; and now that he ...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1735 || 1735 - 6 The very simplicity of construction, however, gave almost no market for such boats, «ven if in 1735 five of them did sell for four hundred and ten livres.7 ...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1769 || 1769 - The word vehicle or carriage (roiture), used for pirogue, shows that in the year 1769 our fathers lived on the banks of the rivers and bayous, and used principally their pirogues as means of transportation. The following letter was read before the Louisiana...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1794 || Apr 1794 - Accordingly, about four months after his arrival in Kentucky, he left the State. InApril, 1794, he de- parted from Louisville, in a pirogue fur New Orleans^ which, with allLouisiana and Missouri, was then in possession of the Spaniards. ,v The Spanish ...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1804 || 1804 - He had stored the keelboat in a warehouse on Hawning Road in August and was building a 39-foot pirogue, a replica of one of the two pirogues Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took on their 2 1/2-year expedition through the //**Louisiana**// Purchase in 1804. A ...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1926 || Apr 1926 - There had been no need to refill them up to the time of my observations in March and April, 1926. With only a few inches of water in the beds Louisiana trappers in theirpirogues. The pirogue is termed the "flivver" of the low- lands. The craft is hewed and ...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1948 || 1948 - In 1948, Robert Flaherty was working on his last film, "Louisiana Story". He was searching for a small boat, or "pirogue" for his young hero. Flaherty soon became aware thatpirogue-making was a disappearing art. Finally, when he found Abdon Allemon, a Cajun...|| || Show more FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1986 || Oct 9, 1986 - Paul Prudhomme, the guru of Cajun cooking, gives several recipes for mirlitonpirogues in his cookbook, "Chef Paul Prudhomme's //**Louisiana**// Kitchen" (William Morrow, $19.95), including an elaborate one in which the pirogue is seasoned with spices, breaded and deep-fried before being ... FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 1988 || Apr 23, 1988 - Once, the only way to get from New Orleans east into the heart of Cajun Country was by pirogue (a boat Cajuns say "can float on a heavy dew"). Now cars make the trip in a few hours, either over scenic route US 90 and Louisiana 182 or direct via Interstate 10, which crosses the vast ... FromUntitled - Related web pages
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|| 2005 || Nov 1, 2005 - Staying afloat in Louisiana: have pirogue, will rescue. New Orleans bankerGuy Williams wears two hats, literally. In his "day job" he is president of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, a $600 million-assets lender that caters to a mixed blue- collar, small-business customer group. ... FromUntitled - Related web pages
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A pirogue or piragua is a dugout canoe used by the southern Indian tribes of North America. It was the main form of transportation for the Indians. The pirogues are made of cypress which are rot resistant and water proof. They are occasionally covered with tar to make it more water proof. 4 to 5 people can ride in it. They propelled the pirogues with long poles or paddles. The bottom of the pirogue is almost flat so it can traverse muddy swamps and bayous. Indians made pirogues by burning fallen cypress trees and scraping the insides while it's burning. Pirogues are a good example of how the Indians adapted to Louisiana’s environment. Europeans who later settled in the region adopted the pirogue for their transportation needs.
A pirogue or piragua, as the Spanish called it is a dugout canoe used by the southern Indian tribes of North America. It was the fundamental form of transportation for the Indians. The pirogues are made of cypress which are rot resistant and water proof. They are occasionally covered with tar to make it more water proof. 4 to 5 Indians can ride in it as well as items for trading. They propelled the pirogues with long poles or paddles. The bottom of the pirogue is almost flat so it can traverse muddy swamps and bayous. Indians made pirogues by burning fallen cypress trees and scraping the insides while it's burning.
This pirogue was found at a river bank in Port Hudson, Louisiana. The Indians who made this specific pirogue were the Choctaw. The earliest notice of these Indians is found in the De Soto’s journal from 1540. When the French, in the beginning of the 18th century, began to settle colonies at Mobile, Biloxi, and New Orleans, the Choctaw came early into friendly relations with them and were their allies in their wars against other Indian tribes. In the French war on the Natchez, in 1730, a large body of Choctaw warriors served under a French officer. They continued this friendship until the English traders succeeded in drawing over to the English interest some of the east Choctaw towns. Pirogues are a good example of how the Indians adapted to Louisiana’s environment. Europeans who later settled in the region adopted the pirogue for their transportation needs.
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- || 1699 || 1699 - Remaining there until summoned to join D'Iberville's colonizing expedition, he probably returned with the latter to France in 1699, since we find no further mention of him inLouisiana. We were pleased to have met with Pere Anastase once more ; and now that he ...|| ||
- || 1735 || 1735 - 6 The very simplicity of construction, however, gave almost no market for such boats, «ven if in 1735 five of them did sell for four hundred and ten livres.7 ... || ||
- || 1769 || 1769 - The word vehicle or carriage (roiture), used for pirogue, shows that in the year 1769 our fathers lived on the banks of the rivers and bayous, and used principally their pirogues as means of transportation. The following letter was read before the Louisiana ... || ||
- || 1794 || Apr 1794 - Accordingly, about four months after his arrival in Kentucky, he left the State. InApril, 1794, he de- parted from Louisville, in a pirogue fur New Orleans^ which, with allLouisiana and Missouri, was then in possession of the Spaniards. ,v The Spanish ...|| ||
- || 1804 || 1804 - He had stored the keelboat in a warehouse on Hawning Road in August and was building a 39-foot pirogue, a replica of one of the two pirogues Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took on their 2 1/2-year expedition through the //**Louisiana**// Purchase in 1804. A ...|| ||
- || 1926 || Apr 1926 - There had been no need to refill them up to the time of my observations in March and April, 1926. With only a few inches of water in the beds Louisiana trappers in theirpirogues. The pirogue is termed the "flivver" of the low- lands. The craft is hewed and ...|| ||
- || 1948 || 1948 - In 1948, Robert Flaherty was working on his last film, "Louisiana Story". He was searching for a small boat, or "pirogue" for his young hero. Flaherty soon became aware thatpirogue-making was a disappearing art. Finally, when he found Abdon Allemon, a Cajun ...|| ||
- || 1986 || Oct 9, 1986 - Paul Prudhomme, the guru of Cajun cooking, gives several recipes for mirlitonpirogues in his cookbook, "Chef Paul Prudhomme's //**Louisiana**// Kitchen" (William Morrow, $19.95), including an elaborate one in which the pirogue is seasoned with spices, breaded and deep-fried before being ...
- || 1988 || Apr 23, 1988 - Once, the only way to get from New Orleans east into the heart of Cajun Country was by pirogue (a boat Cajuns say "can float on a heavy dew"). Now cars make the trip in a few hours, either over scenic route US 90 and Louisiana 182 or direct via Interstate 10, which crosses the vast ...
- || 2005 || Nov 1, 2005 - Staying afloat in Louisiana: have pirogue, will rescue. New Orleans bankerGuy Williams wears two hats, literally. In his "day job" he is president of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, a $600 million-assets lender that caters to a mixed blue- collar, small-business customer group. ...
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A pirogue or piragua is a dugout canoe used by the southern Indian tribes of North America. It was the main form of transportation for the Indians. The pirogues are made of cypress which are rot resistant and water proof. They are occasionally covered with tar to make it more water proof. 4 to 5 people can ride in it. They propelled the pirogues with long poles or paddles. The bottom of the pirogue is almost flat so it can traverse muddy swamps and bayous. Indians made pirogues by burning fallen cypress trees and scraping the insides while it's burning. Pirogues are a good example of how the Indians adapted to Louisiana’s environment. Europeans who later settled in the region adopted the pirogue for their transportation needs.